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He and his older brother, who died before he was born, had the same name.

One of the greatest surrealists of our time, best known for his ability to translate dreams into artwork, "hand painted dream photographs" he called them. He was also a sculptor, filmmaker, writer and an insane person or just wanted people to believe that he was insane.

Salvador had an intense fear of grasshoppers, germs and assassination.

He dedicated his life to proving that he was a genius.

As a child he was frequently expelled from school.

He liked his wife because she changed her clothes three times a day.

He was notorius for not knowing how to count money.

He was afraid to expose his feet.

To ward off evil spirits, he carried a piece of lucky driftwood around.

When in public, he would jump up and down to get attention.

He was kicked out of the official surrealist society in 1934.

His nick name was Avida Dollars, which, roughly translated means "eager for dollars".

Presented a speech to the Surrealist Society in London in a deep diving suit.

Salvador Dali's pet llama was called "Dali Llama"

When Dali came to Paris first thing he did was visiting Picasso. He said he was very excided and full of respect, like he was going to visit the pope. When he was introduced to Picasso he said to him "It is big honour to met you, I didn't even go to Louvre, I came to see you first. And Picasso replied: "You did the right thing!"

Recently Made movie about him.

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He feared insects.

Salvador Dalí was 1.72 m (5ft 7-3/4 in), according to his prison record when he was 20 years old. However his hairdresser/biographer Luis Llongueras says Dalí was 1.74 m (5ft 8-1/2in) tall.

Actually Dali's fear of insects was an important face. He added ants to his most important and most talked about work, "The Persistence of Memory". Other important works included grasshoppers, flies and other insects. These icons helped to shape Dali's persona. You can see more examples of these works online, try salvadordaliexperts.com as an example. Look for the "Persistence of Memory" and notice the ants in the image.

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What were some of Dali's major accopmlishments?

Some of Salvador Dali's majorpaintings were explosion, sleep, narcissus, enfgeo, dream, giraffe, soft self portrait, and persistence of memory and time.


Did Salvador Dali have an ocelot?

Yes, he did. Some say he called it Ozzie.Dali's ocelot was named Baboo, and was trained & owned by one of Dali's managers Capt. Moore.


When did Salvador Dali paint sleep?

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was a famous Spanish painter. He painted his famous painting Sleep in 1939. Some experts believe that since Sleep was painted during Spanish Civil war so it gives a message that sleep was the only time people of Spain got some respite from hardships of life in those days of war.


Has Salvador Dali ever traveled overseas?

Yes he went to the USA for some years.


What utensils did Salvador Dali use?

He ate yellow RICE and EGG with some BEANS.

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How big are Salvador Dali's paintings?

Some are big, some are small. There is no simple answer to your question.


Who are the some artists that begin with the letter S?

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Salvador Dali was a famous Spanish painter. He did, however write some books on Art and his memories. See related link.


What are some of salvador Dali's paintings?

Burning Giraffe, The Persistence of Memory, Autumn Cannibalism.


Why do some people think Salvador Dali is mad?

Those who do find his paintings strange.


Was Salvador Dali a dadaist or surrealist?

He was a surrealist, Dadaism flourished some years earlier.


Who were some influential people in Salvador Dali's life?

Most of all his wife Gala.


What were some of Dali's major accopmlishments?

Some of Salvador Dali's majorpaintings were explosion, sleep, narcissus, enfgeo, dream, giraffe, soft self portrait, and persistence of memory and time.


What are some of Salvador Dali's famous paintings?

Burning Giraffe, The Persistence of Memory, Autumn Cannibalism.